Mutual divorce — or divorce by mutual consent — is the most amicable and time-efficient way to legally end a marriage in India. Under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, both spouses must agree to the divorce and must have been living separately for at least one year. Legal Keys has successfully handled 50+ mutual divorce cases in Pune.
Mutual Divorce Process in India
- Joint Petition — Both parties file a joint petition in Family Court
- First Motion — Court records the statement of both parties
- Cooling-Off Period — Mandatory 6-month period (can be waived by Supreme Court ruling)
- Second Motion — If both parties still agree, second motion is filed
- Final Hearing — Court examines the petition and passes divorce decree
- Decree Absolute — Marriage legally dissolved
Documents Required
- Marriage certificate (original + copies)
- Address proof of both parties
- Passport-size photographs
- Evidence of one-year separation
- Settlement agreement (property, alimony, children)
Timeline: 6 to 18 months typically. Contact Adv. Shweta Gattewar for a consultation: +91-9665040490
